Police say three people were killed, including the shooter, and 14 others were injured in a mass shooting at Buford’s bar on 6th street in Austin’s entertainment district.
Here’s the latest:
Austin mass shooting
What we know:
At a press conference early Sunday, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said police received a call around 1:40 a.m. for reports of a “male shooting” at Buford’s, a beer garden in the city’s busy entertainment district.
When police arrived at the scene, they confronted a man with a gun and then “returned fire, killing the suspect,” Davis said.
According to EMS Chief Robert Luckritz, three people died at the scene and 14 people were taken to hospitals. Three of those injured were in critical condition.
What we don’t know:
Police haven’t released the deceased suspect’s name or a motive for the shooting.
What they’re saying:
“We received a call at 1:39 a.m. and within 57 seconds, the first paramedics and officers were on scene actively treating the patients,” Luckritz said.
Austin Police say three people are dead and 14 injured after a shooting at Buford’s, a popular beer garden in the city’s entertainment district.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praised the rapid response by police and rescuers.
“They definitely saved lives,” Watson said.
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The Source: This report includes information from Austin police and emergency officials and The Associated Press.